Dr. Mark Timmons est professeur de philosophie à l'Université de l'Arizona. Il a publié de nombreux travaux dans les domaines de l'éthique et de l'épistémologie.
This exploration of moral theories delves into significant historical and contemporary debates, covering topics such as divine command theory, relativism, and consequentialism, among others. The third edition introduces a new chapter on contractualism, enhancing the discussion of ethical frameworks. Additionally, it offers an updated guide to terminology, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding various moral philosophies.
The book features a comprehensive table of contents that organizes its chapters and themes, providing readers with a clear roadmap of the material covered. Each section is thoughtfully arranged to enhance understanding and facilitate navigation through the topics discussed. This structured approach allows for easy reference and a better grasp of the book's overall message and insights.
OSNE is an annual forum for new work in normative ethical theory. Leading philosophers advance our understanding of a wide range of moral issues and positions, from analysis of competing normative theories to questions of how we should act and live well. OSNE will be an essential resource for scholars and students working in moral philosophy.
Oxford Studies in Normative Ethics is an annual forum for new work in normative ethical theory. Leading philosophers present original contributions to our understanding of a wide range of moral issues and positions, from analysis of competing approaches to normative ethics (including moral realism, constructivism, and expressivism) to questions of how we should act and live well. OSNE will be an essential resource for scholars and students working in moral philosophy.
This volume of new essays provides a comprehensive and structured examination of Kant's justification of norms, a crucial but neglected theme in Kantian practical philosophy. The essays engage with the view that a successful account of justification of normative claims has to be non-metaphysical and go on to pursue further implications in ethics, legal and political philosophy, and philosophy of religion.